Pope Francis, 88, died following a stroke that led to a coma and irreversible heart failure, the Vatican announced. The pope ...

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Following the death of Pope Francis, cardinals from around the world will be gathering in Rome to choose a new pontiff.

This is the closed-door meeting of the cardinal electors to choose the new pope in the Sistine Chapel. Its name, literally ...

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The death of Pope Francis sets into motion a series of rituals, some of which go back more than 2,000 years, including how to choose the new pope. Here's what happens next.

The death of a pope sets in motion a series of carefully orchestrated rites and rituals well before the conclave to elect his successor begins.

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Travel plans published ahead of Vance's trip did not include a scheduled meeting between the vice president and Pope Francis. Written by: April 19, 2025 A vocal supporter of Carney's in Canada's ...